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Modern Vases

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 82.4 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 10 k...
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2010s North Korean Modern Vases

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Christa Hausler-Goltz Matte White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal, Germany
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Christa Hausler-Goltz Matte White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany, 20th Century
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20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Echo Single Fin Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These otherworldly pieces combine stark, futuristic geometry with the warmth of ancient ceramic vessels. The collection explores the dichotomy between digital repeating planes and an...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Gaetano Pesce Vase Fish Design Series 2019
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful and unusual vase designed by Gaetano Pesce as part of the Fish Series c. 2019. Made of a soft, malleable resin, these pieces have become favorites among art collectors for ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

DeCastelli Rocco 147 Vase in Brass by Stefano Dussin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clear examples of the preciousness of metal in all its variations, Rocco and Lolita are decorative elements characterized by pure and essential lines. Two structures that play with l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm Brass bottle 41 x 5 x H 42 Black bottle: 20,5 x 5,5 x H 48 cm Steel bottle: 24 x 5 x H 41,5 cm Materia...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Steel

1994 Nambé Studio Vase Silver
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1994 Nambé Studio Vase Silver metals 3 diameter x 10.75 h Preowned vintage condition Refer to images
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1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Large Vase from China, 21st Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Large Vase from China, 21st Century". Celadon color, modern work, decorative, XXI century.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Debbie Low Vase Black & Gold by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Channelling the raw and rebellious energy of New York’s post-punk scene, the Debbie collection pays tribute to the legendary Blondie frontwoman with a mix of rock-and-roll audacity a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Turquoise Vase With Gold Flowers by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Confetti Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and striking Swedish art glass vase made for Kosta Boda by renowned glass maker Bertil Vallien (Swedish, b.1938) and dating from the 1970’s. The square bodied vase is decorated in colored confetti pattern and and is one of a series of similarly designed pieces which Vallien produced during the 1970’s. The vase is hand blown and made in thick opaque blue glass...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 01, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. A multitude of small leather panels are sewn together to create the leather mold for the Kawa Series...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 10 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 10 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 38 x H 44 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.  
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2010s Moroccan Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo, Small Signed Stoneware Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Unique small stoneware vase with a matte white-grey glaze, designed for Saxbo. Signed with the monogram E.S.F.N. and Saxbo on the base. Produced between 1932 and 1951, during the per...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Modern Clear Glass Candleholder or Vase, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of high quality modern large clear glass candle holders or vase in wine glass shape. The exquisite pair of candle holders is very dec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair Of Vintage Display Vases, English, Ceramic Flower Urn, Potteries, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage display vases. An English, ceramic flower urn with figural decoration, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Delightfully presented with classic blue and white finish and charming detail. Appealing urn form, ideal for floral displays or decorative shelving Finished in quintessential blue and white palette, evoking traditional ceramics Gilt painted accents to the rim and foot add a touch of refined elegance Each vase hosts a figural scene, with a pair of young girls — one whispering softly into the other's ear Reverse side decorated with a whimsical Oriental influenced forest landscape Crafted in ceramic with a lightly time-worn finish, in good vintage order throughout Maker's mark to base for Lord Nelson Ware of Staffordshire A delightful decorative duo, sure to bring charm and conversation to any setting This pair of vintage English ceramic vases...
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1970s British Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of glasses attributed to Barovier and Toso
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of glass and bubble vases attributed to Barovier and Toso. One smaller Good conditions. Thank you
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Artisan Bronze Murano Pulegoso Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This visually intricate, handcrafted piece is a combination of contemporary design and classic Murano glass-making technique. The result is a stunning and elegant piece of glassware ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Burnt and Wazed Oak Large Black Disk Tray by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk tray large black by Arno Declercq. Dimensions: D43 x W43 x H9 cm. Meterials: burned and waxed Oak. Signed by Arno Declercq. Arno Declercq Belgia...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases

Materials

Oak

Communicating Vases 4 elements BLUE in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta Artist
Located in Medesano, IT
Communicating vessels represent bonds, the unions between individuals. They are made entirely by hand from ceramic or terracotta and each one is a unique piece. Vasi Comunicanti was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Olé 11 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 11 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 26 x H 27 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 Osaka Bowls Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 osaka bowls big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 25 / W 25 / H 22 cm Materials: Fiber Concrete Osaka is inspired by ceramic...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Concrete

Salta Small Round Tray Alpaca Silver & Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta small round tray Alpaca silver & leather Also with leather: Salta Medium Round Tray Salta Large Round Tray Salta Tray Bar Salta champagne Bucket Salta Ice bucket Salta Ice...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Glazed Stoneware Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary studio pottery modern design wheel thrown stoneware vase - red and white splash decorated over a tan base - signed on the base JN - circa 2000. Excellent condition - no...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Roth Keramik Studio Art Pottery Vase ‘’Fat Lava’’ Red, West Germany
By Roth Keramik, Dorothea Roth
Located in Andernach, DE
Design highlight in red and fat lava glase black by acclaimed ceramic maker Roth, Germany. Created and made in the 70s, these are still and again highly sought after collectors piece...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Opalino Large Apple Green Milk White Inside Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Leather Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments. A r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Ambrosià handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Flower Vase – Hand-Cut Art Deco Home Jewelry The Ambrosià Crystal Flower Vase is a stunning embodiment of luxury home décor, blending t...
Category

2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Ambrosià  handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Ambrosià  handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
$432 Sale Price / item
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Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase V by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase V by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numered pieces, number 6 / 12. In good or...
Category

1990s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 6 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designe...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Soapstone

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sommerso in Black Onyx
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Sommerso Murano vase is a stunning example of Venetian glass artistry, combining clear and onyx black glass in a sophisticated, elegant design. Handcrafted by the master artisan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sommerso in Black Onyx
Hand Blown Murano Vase Sommerso in Black Onyx
$2,550 Sale Price / item
25% Off
New Modern Vase in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles. Size: 20 x 12 x 32 cm, 7.9 x 4.7 x 12.6 in, smooth finishing. Comm...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Organic Form, Rustic Brown Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Tumbo Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 26 x D 10 x H 36 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materia...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Peacock Vase Ceramic Made in Italy Turquoise
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Beauty at its best This stunning peacock vase is crafted in Italy by local artisans.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Ceramic New Delhi Vase Hand Painted Glazed Faience, Italy
Located in Ravenna, IT
The New Delhi is part of the Mitti Vases collection, presented at the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2021 edition and created after a long trip to India. Th...
Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone, Porcelain, Stoneware

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colours: Clear ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Large brown stoneware ceramic vase sculpture by Dominique Garet La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Dominique Garet - La Borne Large sculptural stoneware ceramic vase brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition signed Realised in pre-order in 2024 Height...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice
Located in Palermo, PA
Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl in yellow. This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic bowl is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vases, by Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of white porcelain vases made by casting into leather molds. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set includes one tall vase and one medium vase...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Sculpted Crocodile vase, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind This extraordinary vase from Wiseman Ceramics is a celebration of power, symbolism, and South African artistry. Sculpted with dramatic flair, the pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Cenedese, Murano, unique art glass vase. Tall and narrow-necked.
Located in København, Copenhagen
PRE-OWNED GOODS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT TARIFFS FOR U.S., UK, AUSTRALIAN & CANADIAN CUSTOMERS. THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE. Cenedese, Murano,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa M Vase Soft Resin Green
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, Matt green Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Black Candle Holder in Oak, Bunker by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary black candle holder in oak, bunker by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 32 x L 32 x H 50 cm Materials: Burned and waxed oak Made by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Branded Series in Ruby, Set of Two Handmade Contemporary Glass Vessels
Located in New York, NY
The Branded series is a set of modern design objects which each feature a hand impressed brand that highlights these wholly handmade vessels. For color, each piece features a transpa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Copan Hand Carved Porcelain Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large urn form "Copan" design hand carved porcelain art pottery vase with midnight blue glazed feaather pattern from a Mayan ruler's cape all around. Handcrafted and signed by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze and Black Open Moon Vessel: Viola
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is a one of a kind vessel. Rustic and layered. Because of the small base I will include museum wax for the bottom to make sure she stays in place. You can move her easily ...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent bronze vase by Daniele Giannetti Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 18 cm. Materials: Glazed terracotta. All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired once, then co...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Minimalist Ceramic Vase - Red
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Created out of a playful approach to materiality and form, this item is a ceramic vase as well as a sculptural piece. The designer Julien Renault chose to mainly follow his intuition...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Organic Form, Natural Beige Fiberglass Vase by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tong white vase by kar Materials: FRP Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 34 cm. *This piece is suitable for outdoor use. A smooth shape for integrating into any space. Multiple-use as a flower va...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Fiberglass

Brota 1, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brota 1 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 28 (Ø) x 19 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Soapstone

Venini Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with straight body and funnel shaped neck in black, red, apple green, sapphire and crystal designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991. Perfect for indoor home decor as cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Flavio Poli Blue, Purple and Green Submerged Murano Glass 60s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Refined single-flower vase with a conical shape in blue, purple and green submerged Murano glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Venice 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Saxbo glazed vase ceramic/stoneware by Edith Sonne , signed/marked
By Saxbo, Edith Sonne Brun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful stoneware vase by the well known potter Edith Sonne.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hans Merz for Meissen, large porcelain vase with geometric pattern
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Merz for Meissen. Large porcelain vase in a modern design with a geometric pattern and white glaze. Model number 50231. Approximately from the 1970s. Marked. Third factory quali...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Trittico Carlo Moretti Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Unique and extraordinary, it comprises the three most outstanding works in the history and creativity of Carlo Moretti. Exclusive objects that go beyond the borders of time, classics...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Luigi Onesto
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian Sommerso murano glass vase by Luigi Onesto for Oball. In beautiful vintage condition, shows some wear consistent with age in underside of vase(see detail photo). S...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Dali Vase, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Celebration to Picasso Large Murano Art Glass Abstract Face Vase Mario, Italy
Located in Montreal, QC
Spectacular Murano Art glass face Sculpture vase made in celebration to Picasso. The handcrafted multicolored sculpture is signed by the artist. T...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Xilos Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Xilos Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in clear with blood red and bright red dots. Part of the I Piccoli limited editi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Venini, RAAQUU, VG-VGnewtrend, and Carlo Moretti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $45,920 while the average work can sell for $993.

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